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B18 HOW

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,038 mi
Last recorded73,038 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 HOW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 73,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 70,593 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 68,019 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 64,965 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,846 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 58,741 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 55,769 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,020 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,198 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 44,562 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 40,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 33,500 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,828 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 19,948 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 19,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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B18 HOW is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 83,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B18 HOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 123 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B18 HOW registered?

B18 HOW is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is B18 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 HOW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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